It is Iraq vs Saudi Arabia tonight, two fierce rivals, in Kuwait City, and is one of the most the winner-take-all-match which will decide the final semi-finalists of the Arabian Gulf Cup 2024-25. (More Football News)
Leaving the political and historical overtones, here is a chance to e𝓡njoy the clash of two talented teams.
With that, here's all you need to know about the IRQ vs KSA football match, including telecast details.
Four-time champions Iraq started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Yemen, but a 2-0 defeat against🌃 Bahrain put the Lions of Mesopotamia in a precarious position.
Now, Jesus Casas' holders 🥀need a win in their final Group B match to keep their title defence alive.
Saudi Arabia𒉰, meanwhile, recovered from a 2-3 defeat against Bahrain to beat Yeme🙈n 3-2 in the previous match.
Herve Renard's Green Falcons sit second behind already quali🦩fied Bahrain, but a defeat against Iraq will end their campaign. They won the last of their four titles in 2004.
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia head-to-head record
The Iraq vs ⛄Saudi Arabia football matches are often overshadowed by off-the-field issues, with the oft-quoted 'political differences and historical grievances' taking the forefront every time the fixture is pencilled in.
I🌞raq lead Saudi Arabia 18-11 in the head-to-head record with another seven ending in draws.
In their last meeting, Iraq beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 last year, in an Arabian Gulf Cup group stage match. The Saudis last beat their rivals, 1-0, during the FIFA World Cup qualifier in 2017.
The Saturday doubleheader will also see Bahrain tak🐓e on already eliminated Yemen.
Check match and telecast details of Yemen vs Bahrain match HERE.
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf Cup Match And Telecast Details
When is the Iraq vs Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cup of Nations 2024-25 Group B match?
The Iraq vs Saudi Arabia, ♎Gulf Cup of Nations 2024-25 Group B match at Jaber International Stadium, Kuwait City is scheduled for December 28 (Saturday). The🉐 kick-off time is 8:00 PM IST/17:30 PM local time.
Where to watch the Iraq vs Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cup of Nations 2024-25 Group B fixture?
The Iraq vs Saud🔯i Arabi𓄧a, Gulf Cup of Nations 2024-25 Group B fixture won't be telecast in India.
In Iraq, all𓃲 the Gulf Cup of Nations 2024-25 matches can be watched on STARZPLAY, Shahid, Almanasa, Shoof, Alkass One, Al Iraqiya Sports, Al Ra🍬biaa Sport TV, and KTV Sport.
In Saudi Arabia, all the Gulf Cup of🦩 Nations 2024-25 matches can be watched on SSC, STARZPLAY, Shahid, Shoof, Dubai Sports 1, and Alkass One.
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia Squads
Iraq
Goalkeepers: K🅺umel Al-Rekabꦚe, Jalal Hassan, and Mohammad Hassan.
Defenders: Rebin Sulaka, Mohanad 𝔍Jeahze, Manaf Younis, Ali Faez, Ali Adnan, Mustafa Saadoon, Ahmed Maknzi, Adam Rasheed, and Zaid Tahseen.
Midfielders: Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Yasin (c), Zidane Iqbal, Amjad Attwan, Amir Al-Ammari,ౠ Ali Jasim, Youssef Amyn, Peter Gwargis, M🎐arko Farji, and Lucas Shlimon.
Forwards: Ali Yousif, Mohanad Aliꩵ, Amin Al-Hamawi, and💎 Aymen Hussein.
Saudi Arabia
Goalkeepers: Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Moh🦂ammed Al-Owaღis, and Ahmed Al-Kassar.
Defenders: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Awn Al-Saluli, Ali Lajami, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Saad Al-Mousa,൩ Hassan Al-Tambakti, and Nawaf Boushal.
Midfielders: Nasser Al-Dawsari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Abdulellah Al-Malki, Salem Al💛-Dawsari, Abdulelah Hawsawi, Ayman Fallatah, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Mohamed Kanno, and Abdul🍌malik Al-Oyayari.
Forwards: Fira൲s Al-Buraikan, Saleh Al-Shehri, Abdullah Al-Ham👍dan, Abdullah Radif, and Abdulaziz Al-Othman
